'The Wire' -- Where are they now?

Caption'The Wire': Where are they now? Dominic West

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West (Det. Jimmy McNulty) most recently starred in "The Affair." Showtime has promoted the series as an exploration of the psychological aftermath of an affair. And it is all that, and more. -- David Zurawik

West (Det. Jimmy McNulty) most recently starred in "The Affair." Showtime has promoted the series as an exploration of the psychological aftermath of an affair. And it is all that, and more. -- David Zurawik (Showtime, handout)

Elba (Stringer Bell) recently starred in "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom" and "Thor: The Dark World." His BBC series "Luther" is scheduled to return as a miniseries in 2015.

Elba (Stringer Bell) recently starred in "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom" and "Thor: The Dark World." His BBC series "Luther" is scheduled to return as a miniseries in 2015. (Larry Busacca/Getty Images)